School Custodian

Job Title:  School Custodian, Tier 3A Employee

Duration:  Annual contract

Work Hours:  10am-6pm, Monday through Friday 

Areas of Responsibility:

Under the supervision of the School Director and in cooperation with the Facilities Manager, the CWS School Custodian maintains the buildings, keeping office spaces and classrooms clean, orderly, and secure; and other related duties as required. 

  • Cleans restrooms, classrooms, and common areas.
  • Stocks toilet and sanitary supplies.
  • Vacuums, sweeps, and mops floors.
  • Dusts and polishes furniture and wood work.
  • Empties and cleans waste receptacles.
  • Washes windows and walls.
  • Polishes metal work; and takes care of equipment and materials.
  • Set up and prepare rooms for special events and needs.
  • Reports needed repair work to School Director.
  • Performs minor repairs to building fixtures and equipment.
  • Operates and checks lights, HVAC systems, and other related items.
  • Waxes and refinishes floors and shampoos carpets.
  • Pick up paper and other debris from grounds and buildings.
  • May be required to perform miscellaneous maintenance work such as painting.
  • Assure security of buildings and grounds during assigned times.
  • Moves and/or re-arranges furniture, chairs, desks, tables, etc.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Required meeting attendance:

Meeting times to be announced at beginning of each school year

  • Regular meetings with School Director and Facilities Manager
  • Membership on Buildings & Grounds committee 

Guidelines for faculty/staff conduct and responsibility:

–are described in the CWS Faculty Handbook.  These should be reviewed by applicants before employment is accepted.

Background required:

  • Education: High School Diploma or equivalent 
  • Experience: One year of work in custodial field or similar work experience
  • Knowledge of:
    • Modern cleaning methods, including cleaning chalk and white boards, carpets, furniture, walls and fixtures.
    • Proper methods, techniques, materials, disinfectants, tools and equipment used in modern custodial work.
    • Safety best practices and work methods.
    • Proper lifting techniques.
    • Requirements for maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
    • Oral and written communication skills.
    • Health and safety regulations.
    • Safe and defensive driving practices and methods.
    • Read and understand Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
    • Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy. 
  • Ability to:
    • Maintain an assigned school campus in a clean, orderly, and secure manner.
    • Maintain routine records such as work orders, equipment repairs and maintenance, chemical application, cleaning schedules, and overtime assignments.
    • Use common cleaning materials and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
    • Learn custodial procedures, methods and schedules.
    • Observe and report safety hazards and need for maintenance and repair.
    •  Maintain tools and equipment in clean working order.
    • Operate a variety of custodial equipment including a floor stripper, buffer, carpet cleaners, vacuum cleaner, and other small power and hand tools.
    • Move and arrange furniture and equipment for meetings and special events.
    • Perform minor repairs.
    • Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
    • Meet schedules and timelines.
    • Work cooperatively with others.

Remuneration:

Wage/Salary:  $33,000 base salary plus applicable increments, based on certification, degrees and experience.

Benefits:

  • Healthcare Stipend: $3,000/year
  • Leave/sick days: 6 days
  • Tuition reduction: 90% remission for 1 child

Charlottesville Waldorf School does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin in its hiring practices.